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A paediatrician in Madhya Pradesh was suspended and arrested after 11 children died from kidney failure linked to contaminated Coldrif syrup he prescribed. The syrup contained toxic diethylene glycol, leading to an ongoing investigation into the full chain of responsibility. Authorities have banned the syrup, initiated multi-state inspections, and announced compensation for affected families.

UFC 320 showcased a light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, alongside Merab Dvalishvili’s bantamweight title defense. Pereira’s payout was estimated between $3 million and $3.5 million, while defending champion Ankalaev was projected to earn around $3 million. Dvalishvili’s earnings for his title defense could reach approximately $2 million.

The Trump administration’s 10-point memo directs nine major US universities to remove race and sex from admissions and hiring to retain federal support. Tied to funding access, the policy builds on the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban and eliminates minority-serving grants. The move faces legal challenges, sparking debates over diversity, equity, and compliance in higher…

Saturday Night Live is undergoing significant cast changes as its 50th anniversary approaches. New talents like online personality Jane Wickline and comedian Veronika Slowikowska are joining the lineup. While Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim depart, veterans Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and Colin Jost are confirmed to stay. These shifts promise an evolving SNL, blending fresh…

Women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh lightened the mood with a jersey typo during the ‘Checkmate: USA vs India’ exhibition. However, Team India suffered a 5-0 defeat to Team USA, highlighted by Hikaru Nakamura’s dramatic bullet win over Gukesh Dommaraju. A return leg in India offers Team India a chance for redemption.

Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 has achieved a brilliant start at the Indian box office, expected to enter the year’s top 5 grossers. However, its US performance is challenging. Despite crossing USD 1 million, the film faces potential losses for distributors, with a high breakeven point of USD 7.5 million, mirroring previous struggles in the…

Elon Musk announced an early beta of “Grokipedia,” an xAI project, launching in two weeks. This AI-powered knowledge platform aims to surpass Wikipedia by using Grok to identify and correct falsehoods, half-truths, and missing context, focusing solely on accurate, bias-free information for humans and AI.